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Council approves special‑use permits for two townhouse developments on Florida Avenue
Summary
The Denham Springs City Council approved two special‑use permits for townhouse developments along Florida Avenue after public hearing and discussion of drainage, traffic and compatibility with the zoning map.
DENHAM SPRINGS, La. — The Denham Springs City Council on a voice vote approved two special‑use permit requests for townhouse developments on properties along Florida Avenue following public hearings and discussion about drainage, traffic and zoning compatibility.
The council opened a public hearing for a special‑use permit requested by Brad Marcotte Construction LLC for a townhome development on Tract B‑1‑A and the remainder of Tract A at an area identified in the application. Planning staff said the proposal “meets all the requirements,” including required parking and building counts. Councilmember Wesley moved to open the hearing and later moved approval; the motion carried with Councilmembers Dugas, Gilbert, Lamb Williams, Poole and Wesley voting yes.
A second, similar application from Brad Archive LLC for a townhouse development on nearby property was raised and approved after discussion about whether the site should remain commercial as reflected in the city’s vision and zoning map. Councilmember Gilbert said Florida Boulevard has “traditionally … been commercial with residential directly behind it,” while a different councilmember said the parcel had been vacant for some time and townhomes presented a reasonable option. The motion to approve carried with the same recorded yes votes.
Planning staff noted neighborhood concerns during review were primarily about drainage and traffic; a resident who spoke at the hearing asked that ordinances be applied evenly and that accessory structures be treated consistently. The council did not adopt additional conditions beyond the standard special‑use permit requirements and directed that applicable ordinances be enforced.
Votes at a glance: both special‑use permit requests were approved (motions moved by Wesley; seconds recorded in the minutes), with recorded roll‑call votes in favor by Dugas, Gilbert, Lamb Williams, Poole and Wesley.
The council indicated that the items will return with required permits and any site plans for administrative review and that developers must meet landscaping, drainage and parking standards before final approvals.
